“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.  Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them–every day begin the task anew.”

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“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.”

— St. Francis De Sales

Read about his life by clicking here.

De Sales book,  “Introduction to the Devout Life” was a huge success in his lifetime.  It is still a widely read and respected and is considered a spiritual classic. You can read a text version of it here.

The Golden Counsels of St. Francis De Sales — This is a very accessible, well organized and inspirational selection of “adapted” texts from De Sales. This devotional anthology could provide rich spiritual nourishment for weeks or months. Texts are written in contemporary English.

Salesian Spirituality Cyberspace Community

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

Song: We Shall Overcome sung by Mahalia Jackson (video)

Song:  Go Down Moses by Louis Armstrong (video)

In a real sense all life is inter-related.  All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.  Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.  I can never be whatI ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be.  this is the inter-related structure of reality.

-  Martin Luther King, Jr.

Video of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” Speech in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963

The King Center

MLK Online

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Sojourner Truth

“Ain’t I a Woman?” - Sojourner Truth (video)

Every action of our lives touches some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

- Edwin Hubbel Chapin

Song: Sure As the Wind by Libana (video)

Meditation Video: Relaxing Sounds of Wind in the Meadow

Feast Day of Brother Lawrence (Roman Catholic observance)

God does not ask much of us. But remembering Him, praising Him, asking for His grace, offering Him your troubles, or thanking Him for what He has given you will console you all the time … lift up your heart … little remembrances please Him.

– Brother Lawrence  1611-1691

Print Out Brother Lawrence’s famous letters on “The Practice of the Presence of God” free of charge

“The Practice of the Presence of God is a way of life where we engage in continual conversation with God; walk with Him in love, humility, simplicity, and faith; and think, say, and do what is most pleasing to Him; because that is God’s will for us.”

– Brother Lawrence

Enjoy the many riches of this devotional website.  In addition to “The Practice of the Presence of God,” there are are selections of religious and praise songs, the Gospels, and commentary on Brother Lawrence’s writings.

http://www.practicegodspresence.com/